Scenes from our Week

Life at our house is by no means boring lately. There just doesn't seem to be time to blog about it.

Here are some scenes from our week:

Regarding History which we all love. Me, because I'm learning so much I didn't already know, Alton, because he finds it so interesting and Alayna because, well, here's a quote:

"Mom, do you know why I love Europe?"
"Why?"
"Because it sounds like syrup."
Me looking at her with a blank stare.


Hopefully, she will get more out of the living history books we read everyday as she gets older.

Then there was the picture of James Madison I found with a speech bubble containing a quote I had never seen before.

Actually, Alton has me laughing more and more these days. His sense of humor is finally becoming more on an adult level.

Tooth Loss Mayhem:

Lately, Alton and Alayna have been losing teeth like crazy. I think there have been five in the last six weeks and both have more loose ones in their mouths! It was hard for the tooth fairy to keep up. Especially perplexing was the issue of what to do when Alton lost one of his molars last week and apparently didn't know it. He just woke up and it was gone...it hasn't turned up either.

These circumstances have brought about some questions regarding the tooth fairy. Here is a recent conversation I was privy to:

Alayna: "Lily says she doesn't believe in the tooth fairy."

Alton: "That's crazy. Where does she think the teeth go? I mean, why would your parents want to steal your teeth?

Alayna: "I know, they can't plant them to grow stars and all that."

I know what some of you are probably thinking, but basically my view is there will be far too many years of life facing very realistic circumstances and that every child should get as many years as possible to believe like only children do. I do not expect they will be bringing baggage into their adult years as a result of my decision. I have chosen, however to answer questions carefully these days and if one of them asks me point blank, then I will answer. That hasn't happened yet. So far, the only recent question has been when Alton asked me if the government funded Santa Clause. I truthfully responded, "No."